A glorious ride in the snow

Yesterday it was perfect for riding. There was about a foot of snow on the ground that’s still light and fluffy and the weather was mild — nearly 30 degrees. Much of the snow was still pristine. Big open fields full of untouched, virgin snow.  There’s something so delicious about being the first person to […]

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So what kind of bit is Hickstead wearing?

When Eric Lamaze won the Grand Prix of Aachen the second thing that caught my eye after the size of the fences was Hickstead’s bit. Or should I say, bits. Although early photographs of the team show Hickstead being ridden in a Pelham, at this competition the horse appears to be wearing a mechanical hackamore […]

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